RMG 4015

Crack Depth Measurement

RMG 4015
Principle of Measurement
You are looking for an easy-to-use instrument to bines current generation, measurement technique
measure the depth of surface cracks in metals and microprocessor-based evaluation and can be
which you have detected by e.g. Magnetic Particle taken along conveniently to any job site.
Testing (MT) or Penetrant Testing (PT)? You want The RMG is optimized for the use on steel, iron
to evaluate the extension, the orientation or the and austenitic material. A material specic calibra-
inclination angle of the crack so you are able to tion adapts the instrument to distinct electrical
make a decision on a possible rework on the and magnetical properties. For this purpose the
specimen? Or you want to monitor the growth of a RMG offers various calibration methods: In the
crack with increasing operation time? simplest case it is sufcient to execute a com-
parison measurement at a crack-free spot of the
Then we recommend the crack depth gauge RMG specimen. Higher precision is achieved by means
4015. of a comparison measurement at a reference notch
with a depth close to the expected crack depth. A
Advantages of the RMG multiple point calibration over reference notches
Since alternating current (AC) is used, the measure- with varying depth covering the whole measuring
ment takes advantage of the skin effect: The current range leads to the best results.
is urged to ow close to the surface and thus fol- The crack depth gauge RMG 4015 can also be
The crack depth meter: RMG 4015 lows the contour of the crack to a great extent. An used on copper, brass, aluminium or other metallic
additional advantage: Due to low pulsed current material (however measuring range and resolu-
the required result is achieved and possible burnt tion might be reduced). For difcult applications it
contact spots on the specimen can be avoided. is possible to adapt a special probe to specic
The small, battery-operated handheld unit com- requirements (on request).

Measurement Technique
The RMG uses the potential drop method with alternating current: Via two current poles located left
and right to the crack a constant alternating current is passed into the workpiece. The voltage drop
between two additional poles positioned left and right to the crack is proportional to the crack
depth. Conditions for a reliable measurement: The electrical and magnetical properties of the
Delivery in a sturdy hard case material surrounding the crack are sufficiently homogenous. The width of the crack has almost no
influence on the measurement (Fig. left). For a crack depth measurement of inclined cracks the frequency
of the alternating current is automatically lowered so that the electric current covers a wider area in the
workpiece. Depending on the position of the external current pole (positioned either left or right with respect
to the crack) different voltage drops result which are used to calculate the angle B (Fig. right).

Technical literature written by

Prof. Dr. V. Deutsch Crack depth measurement at normal cracks Angle and depth determination of inclined cracks
Key Properties and Probes
All RMG properties at a glance
Ideal accessory for MT or PT Sturdy, exchangeable and gold plated contact
Small, battery-operated mobile instrument pins
Low weight (225 g / 8 oz) Interface for printer and PC
Display of the crack depth in mm or inch Memory for measured crack depths
Menu-guided operation Fast evaluation (1 measurement per second)
Crack depth measurement also for inclined Single and continuous measurement operation Crack depth measurement of an inclined
crack after angle determination
cracks in ferromagnetic material; resolution Wide range of accessories: Control blocks, poli-
of 10 in steel is possible shing eece, self-twisting or needle contact pins
Orientation of inclined cracks determinable with Technical literature Crack depth gauging with the
special probe setup potential probe method is included
Robust probe design Service: Repeated acceptance checks of
Easy choice of the right probe: Three standard instrument and probes possible
probes are suitable for most workpieces Advice and knowledge: Our specialists will be
Special probes for surfaces of complex shape glad to support you
and difcult to access crack locations Measurement of a normal crack on a
small area

!SOLUTIONFOREVERYPROBLEM
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Probe RMSQ 0 4418.001

2.54 25 Square arrangement of the pins for measurement of normal cracks at difcult to
access locations.
117.5 Incl. 1 set of spare contact pins (standard pins)
40 Probe RMSL 90 4417.001
24 90 right-angled probe with linear arrangement of contact pins for measurement
50
of normal cracks (e.g. inside of bore holes, inside of tubes).
Incl. 1 set of spare contact pins (standard pins)
120
Probe RMSL-S 0 4421.001
2.54 25 Linear arrangement of contact pins for measurement of inclined and normal cracks.
The design of the probe allows for measurement at difcult to access locations.
117.5 Incl. external magnet as 2nd current pole, cable and 1 set of spare contact pins (standard pins)
40
Probe RMSL-S 90 4420.001
24 90 right-angled probe with linear arrangement of contact pins for measurement of
50
inclined and normal cracks (e.g. inside of bore holes, inside of tubes).
Incl. external magnet as 2nd current pole, cable and 1 set of spare contact pins (standard pins)
120
Probe RMSL 0 4416.001
2.54 Linear arrangement of contact pins for measurement of normal cracks.
25
The design of the probe allows for measurement at difcult to access locations.
117.5 Incl. 1 set of spare contact pins (standard pins)

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40
Special probe RMSL 90 4498.004
24 90 right-angled probe with linear arrangement of contact pins for measurement
50
of normal cracks. With a special arrangement of the pins it is possible to measure
cracks with a width of more than 2.54 mm (0.1 inch).
120
Special probe RMSQ 90 4498.007
13.5 90 right-angled probe with square arrangement of the pins to measure particularly small,
normal cracks in very narrow gaps.
100 250

Special probe RMSQ 0 4498.010

10 Square arrangement of the pins to measure normal cracks at very difcult to access
locations (e.g. inside deep bore holes, grooves).
100

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RMG 4015
Accessories Order Data Technical Data
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and probe RMSQ 0

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!PPLICATION Depth measurement of surface cracks in electrically conducting materials

0RINCIPLEOFMEASUREMENT AC electrical potential drop method

$IMENSIONS7X(X$ 83 mm x 151 mm x 35 mm / 3.3 inch x 5.9 inch x 1.4 inch

7EIGHT 225 g / 8 oz

0OWERSUPPLY 2 x 1.5 V Alkali-Manganese dry cells, size AA (mignon), alternatively 2 x 1.2 V NiCd
or NiMH rechargeable batteries, size AA. Optical alarm in case of empty batteries.

/PERATINGTIME At least 11.5 hrs with Alkali-Manganese cells.

$ATASTORAGE A total number of approx. 3850 values can be stored in up to 300 batches. For each batch, a statistical evaluation can be printed out.
This evaluation determines the minimum value, the maximum value, the average value and the standard deviation.

-EASURINGRANGE 0 mm to 99.9 mm / 0 inch to 3.9 inch for ferrous material, 0 mm to 12 mm / 0 inch to 0.5 inch for aluminium, copper, brass.

-EASUREMENTACCURACY Depending on material and measuring range. Typical gure for two-point material correction:
Ferromagnetic material 3 to 15 %, austenitic material 3 to 25 %.

3ERIALINTERFACE RS232C to KARL DEUTSCH printer or PC: 4800 bauds, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity bit. USB-adapter available.

%NVIRONMENTALCONDITIONS Operating temperature: From 0 C to 45 C, storage temperature: -20 C to 60 C with removed batteries,
From 0 C to 45 C with inserted batteries (depending on battery type and brand).

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